Trogir Off The Beaten Path

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This representative building, which stands on the Riva, is the elementary school of Trogir, named after Croatian viceroy Petar Berislavic. It is one of the most beautiful schools on the Adriatic coast.

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The belltower of St. Michael stands right next to the Kamerlengo fortress. It is all what was left of the church which was completely destroyed. According to the locals, the church of St. Michael was one of the most beautiful church in Trogir.

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St. Barbara (St. Martin) is the oldest preserved church of Trogir. The church is a small basilica separated with colonnades. It is situated just a foot from the Trg Ivana Pavla II, right behind the Tower Clock and next to the Town Hall.

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The church was built in the 13th century while in the all current form is possesing the Baroque characteristics. Above the main doors be situated the bust of St. Peter.
The church is situated in the central part of the old core of the town and you can easilly miss it when strolling around because all these short and narrow streets look alike.

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"Glorijet", the round colonnade of clasicist form was built in 1809, honouring the French marshal Marmont.
The town of Trogir was shortly occupied by the French army, it had happened at the end of the 17th century.

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Cipiko Palace, the most beautiful medieval house of the old town, stands right opposite to the cathedral. The alone palace is actually complex from the higher building with time joined to the unique completeness.

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The Vitturi Tower is very well preserved. It dates from the 13th century and was a part of a thick defending city walls. The tower is situated on the southern side of the old town, towards the island of Ciovo.

Just across from the Riva, you'll see the island of Ciovo, a quaint place that provides excellent views across the Trogir Channel to Trogir's medieval town. I only walked along the waterfront of Ciovo, so I can't tell you much more than that.

Another obvious off the beaten path locale is, of course, Split. I think most people who visit Trogir are probable based in Split as I was. The bus will take you to the bus station just across a tiny bridge from the northern entrance to Trogir's medieval town.